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Dex Hamilton: Alien Entomologist to Debut on CBC

TORONTO, Dec. 30 /CNW/ - Dex Hamilton, the fearless alien entomologist and adventurer, will make his North American debut this Saturday, January 2, at 10:30 a.m. (EST) on CBC-TV.

Dex Hamilton: Alien Entomologist is an animated adventure-comedy (26 x 30) aimed at boys and girls 6 to 12 years old. It follows a passionate young entomologist and his team of maverick scientists as they protect both the galaxy and the fascinating alien insects they encounter.

The TV series was produced by March Entertainment and Australian co-production partner SLR and is distributed by UK-based Parthenon Entertainment. The series is currently airing on Australia's ABC where it enjoys the No. 2 rating across all children's programming nationwide.

March Entertainment has also produced a full-length movie called Dex Hamilton: Fire and Ice, which serves as a prequel to the TV series. It will also air on CBC following the first run of the series.

About March Entertainment

March Entertainment is an Ontario-based digital entertainment company and award-winning producer of branded digital content for TV, film, Internet and wireless platforms. March has created several successful properties including the CBC hit series Chilly Beach, The Very Good Adventures of Yam Roll and Dex Hamilton: Alien Entomologist. March is currently co-producing a series of 3D movies for Playmobil and an animated TV series called Pet Squad for the BBC.

SOURCE MARCH ENTERTAINMENT INC.

For further information: For further information: Mike Drach, Marketing and Development Manager, March Entertainment, (416) 604-9000 ext. 236, mdrach@marchentertainment.com